Petit Fours with Chef Kelly

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Petit fours are mini French confections and were traditionally made in a smaller oven next to the main oven. The name translates to "small ovens"! In this class learn the fine art of making the sponge cake base, assembly and cutting of the cakes. Students will also learn how to make the traditional poured fondant glaze to dip and pipe the petit fours.

History: Petits fours were traditionally made in a smaller oven next to the main oven. In the 18th century some bakers made them during the cooling process of coal-fired brick ovens to take advantage of their stored heat, thus exploiting coal's high burning temperature and economizing on its high expense relative to wood.

In 19th century France, gas ovens did not exist. People largely used the breadmakers' ovens which only had two settings, a very strong and high heat setting used for roasting meats and vegetables, or the petit four setting. This setting was of a lower temperature allowing the correct heat to cook pastries.

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All ages welcome

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Located in the Roscoe Village neighborhood of Chicago, Give Me Some Sugar is the city's premier cake decorating studio (and most rebellious if we do say so ourselves). Classes are available Wednesday through Sundays for all skill levels, and include Basic Cake Decorating, Fun with Fondant, Cake Balls & Pops, Cookie Decorating, Cupcakes & Cocktails and much more! Classes are taught by expert cake artists Alekka Sweeney and Jerry Korab, so if you want to learn all the tips and tricks to cake artistry (and become an expert yourself), come on by!

In addition to a full calendar of classes, Give Me Some Sugar also serves as a beautiful private event space for parties big and small and features a boutique that stocks your instructors' favorite baking items as well a full selection of sweet unique gifts - Think: anything from cake pans and colored sprinkles to vintage aprons and cupcake earrings that will have you dressing the part... Of the decorating expert you're sure to become! Give Me Some Sugar is truly a “one-stop-shop” for all things decorating.

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